The Man of Business
DateJune 1, 1774
Maker
Matthew Darly
ca. 1720 - 1780
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtching and line engraving with period color
DimensionsOH: 11 1/4"; OW: 18"
Credit LineGift of Ronald L. and Mary Jean Hurst
Object number2017-297
DescriptionThe upper margin reads: "19"The lower margin reads: "THE MAN OF BUSINESS/ Pub.d June 1.st 1774 by MDarly 39 Strand."Label TextTo the left is a seemingly disinterested man staring at the floor with his arms crossed. He walks with a woman --- presumably his new romantic interest --- who is pointing to a group of six pregnant women whom he pretends not to know.Inscription(s)At upper margin in ink: "16"ProvenanceBefore 2017, Ronald L. Hurst and Mary Jean Hurst (Williamsburg, VA); 2017-present, given to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
